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Black Crow

Owner: Rod Muller

Area: Australia


Hull

Speed boat. Construction: Plywood and epoxy.
Built 1993 by Rod Muller at Strathalbyn
LOA: 17' 0", Beam: 4' 0", Draft: 4' 0",

Boiler

Monotube Built 1993 by Trak Pul Engineering
Fuel: gas, Pressure: 1200 psi,
35 HP, Strath Steam Hypro electrically driven fp

Engine

Vee Compound. 2" + 3 1/4" X 2"
Built 1993 by Trak Pul Engineering at Strathalbyn
Automotive style.

Propeller

4 blades, 10" X 22"
Shaft: 1:2" step

History

Designed and built by owner to make an attempt on the world speed record for reciprocating engined steam boat. Speed approx 32 knots.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


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